2017-01-23 23:11
Trump’s federal hiring freeze won’t kill government IT hiring
If you are planning to apply for a federal IT job, President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze makes it harder, but not impossible, to land a position with the U.S. government.
2017-01-23 22:58
Energy storage will increase 40-fold in developing countries
Over the next eight to nine years, energy storage capacity in developing countries is expected to skyrocket from 2 gigawatts (GW) today to more than 80GW, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.
2017-01-23 22:33
Google wants to bring smart tools to Raspberry Pi-like boards
Google has hinted that it is interested in bringing "smart tools" to users of board computers like Raspberry Pi 3 and Intel's Edison.
2017-01-23 22:03
Microsoft revives free Windows 10 upgrade for SMBs
Microsoft last week resurrected its free Windows 10 upgrade, but aimed the deal at small- and mid-sized businesses that had passed on the earlier offer.
2017-01-23 21:52
Instant Tethering lets you easily share your connection with nearby Android devices
The Wi-Fi tethering feature built into your Android phone is a great feature that shares your connection with devices that might not have cellular capabilities. Now Google is looking to make a little easier to get it up and running.
2017-01-23 21:49
White House Comments Line says try Facebook Messenger
Members of the public who want to leave a comment for President Donald Trump won't be doing it by voicemail.
2017-01-23 20:48
China goes after unauthorized VPN access from local ISPs
China is going after unauthorized internet connections, including tools known as VPNs (virtual private networks) that can bypass China’s efforts to control the web.
2017-01-23 20:10
Google revamps Voice with long overdue makeover, new features
Google Voice hasn’t seen a lot of love or attention since it launched with some fanfare in 2009, but surprisingly Google is letting us know that it still cares about the communication service. In a new sprawling release—the first of its kind in yea
2017-01-23 19:42
DOT designates 10 new U.S. proving grounds for self-driving cars
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has designated 10 new locations around the country to act as proving grounds for self-driving vehicle technology.
2017-01-23 18:33
Samsung pushes back Galaxy S8 release, promises a 'very innovative' Note 8
Now that the results of its investigation into the Galaxy Note7 fires has been completed and reported, Samsung can fully turn its attention to the launch of one of the most anticipated phones of the year, the Galaxy S8. But don’t get your hopes up ju